On Dylann Roof: When Are Multiple Death Penalty Counts Just, Um, Overkill?

Dylann Roof, accused of the mass shooting of nine worshipers in a Charleston, South Carolina church, faces nine death penalty counts. Is there really any point to larding on additional counts, other than making ourselves feel better about ourselves? At a certain point, redundant justice becomes ludicrous. Ted Rall cartoon.

aNewDomain — Dylann Storm, the man accused of the mass shooting of nine worshipers in a Charleston, South Carolina church faces an array of charges. Considering that he faces nine death penalty counts, is there really any point to larding on additional counts, other than making ourselves feel better about ourselves? At a certain point, redundant justice becomes ludicrous.